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PURPOSE: The
program is designed to prepare students for employment as surgical technologist. The program meets the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP). PROGRAM CONTENT: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of Theory, laboratory and clinical experiences. The following are the course offerings: • Introduction to Health Care • Intro to Surgical Services • Anatomy and Physiology • Introduction to Microbiology • Infection Control • Inventory Control • Care of Preoperative Patient • Surgical Case Management • Surgical Procedures • Clinical Rotation ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS • TABE Test Basic Skills Test (see below) • Background Screening (own expense) effective 3/28/05 • Attend Orientation • Complete Physical Examination prior to Entrance • Complete Program Paperwork prior to Entrance LENGTH OF PROGRAM: 1330 hours approximately 14 months effective 7/1/05. TIME: Classroom hours 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM M - F Clinical hours 6:30 AM – 1:15 PM T - F UNIFORMS: Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical). TRANSPORTATION: Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (TABE) • Math 10.0 A Level • Language 11.0 A Level • Reading 11.0 A Level • Basic skills levels required for awarding a Full Program Completer Certificate. LABORATORY ACTIVITIES: In a simulated surgical environment, students practice preparing, setting up and maintaining a sterile field, sterilization and disinfecting procedures, preparation of supplies and equipment for surgery, and patient preparation. The campus skills lab, computer lab and classroom are utilized for student learning. CLINICAL ACTIVITIES: Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical sites. Clinical learning experiences in an operation room and related areas are an integral part of this program. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: After successful completion of this approved program, students are eligible to take the National Certification Examination for the Surgical Technologist License is not required in the State of Florida. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The number of surgical technologists employed in Florida in 2006 was 5,439. It is projected that in 2014 there will be 6,560, an annual average growth rate of 2.6 percent or an annual increase of ~140 positions With experience and/or further education, surgical technologists may advance to sales positions with surgical supply companies, inventory control management, surgical assistants, and surgical nurses. SALARY: Average salary is $12-$15/hour but varies according to specialty and experience NOTE: Different kinds of Financial Aid are available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. |
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Instructor: Mr. Hugo T. Minaya, CNOR
(305) 324-6070 ext. 8015
E-mail - hminaya@dadeschools.net
For more information please contact the Health Science Department at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at 305-324-6070 EX: 7055 0r 7054.
750 NW 20th Street
Room D215 Miami, Fl 33127
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